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enhttp://tpr.org/feeds/term/938/rss.xmlTeen Birth Rates Plummet For Hispanic And Black Girlshttp://tpr.org/post/teen-birth-rates-plummet-hispanic-and-black-girls
The nation's falling teen birth rate saw an even bigger drop over the past decade, with dramatic declines among Hispanic and black teens.<p>Birth rates are down a whopping 51 percent among Hispanics age 15 to 19 since 2006, and down 44 percent among black teens, according to a survey of census data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Teen pregnancy rates among whites also fell by a third.<p>"It's really a one-two punch," says study co-author Shanna Cox, associate director for science for the CDC's Division of Reproductive Health.Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:50:00 +0000Jennifer Ludden68836 at http://tpr.orgTeen Birth Rates Plummet For Hispanic And Black GirlsAverage Age Of First-Time Moms Keeps Climbing In The U.S.http://tpr.org/post/average-age-first-time-moms-keeps-climbing-us
Many women in the U.S. are waiting longer than ever to have their first child.<p>Fifteen years ago, the mean age of a woman when she first gave birth was 24.9 years old. In 2014, that age had risen to 26.3.<p>"It doesn't sound like a big change," says <a href="http://cdczilla.com/cdc-employee/contact/thomas-mathews-301_458_4363">T.J. Mathews</a>, a demographer at the National Center for Health Statistics and an author of <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db232.pdf">the report</a> published online Thursday.Thu, 14 Jan 2016 05:03:00 +0000editor63470 at http://tpr.orgAverage Age Of First-Time Moms Keeps Climbing In The U.S.The Source: Historic Lows For Teen Pregnancyhttp://tpr.org/post/source-historic-lows-teen-pregnancy
<p>The pregnancy rate for teen birth rate just hit a <a href="http://www.vox.com/2015/12/23/10652258/teen-birth-decline-map" target="_blank">historic low</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;again. Down nine percent in one year and more than 40 percent in seven, the decline affects every state in the union. Teen abortions have also declined. Teen mothers often are unable to complete educational goals, and are more likely to end up in sustained poverty.Wed, 30 Dec 2015 02:18:26 +0000Paul Flahive 62791 at http://tpr.orgThe Source: Historic Lows For Teen PregnancyU.S. House Approves Post 20-Week Abortion Ban; No Exception For Adult Victims Of Incesthttp://tpr.org/post/us-house-approves-post-20-week-abortion-ban-no-exception-adult-victims-incest
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">WASHINGTON — Republicans finally won House approval Wednesday for a late-term abortion&nbsp;ban after dropping rape provisions that provoked a rebellion by female GOP lawmakers, forcing party leaders into an embarrassing retreat.</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">As with the original bill, the new measure permits&nbsp;abortions&nbsp;for minors who were victims of incest — if the assault is reported to police or government agencies serving targets of child abuse. It allows no exemption for adult victims of incest.</span></p><p>The near party-line 242-184 vote was a victory for&nbsp;abortion&nbsp;opponents and a relief for top Republicans. Yet the path to passage took months of negotiations among anti-abortion groups, female lawmakers and party leaders, underscoring how tough it will be for the GOP to satisfy&nbsp;abortion&nbsp;foes while retaining support from women voters for next year’s elections.</p><p>Thu, 14 May 2015 13:48:43 +0000Alan Fram51027 at http://tpr.orgU.S. House Approves Post 20-Week Abortion Ban; No Exception For Adult Victims Of IncestTexas House Votes To Restrict Court-Ordered Teen Abortionshttp://tpr.org/post/texas-house-votes-restrict-court-ordered-teen-abortions
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">AUSTIN — After a long and at times heated late-night debate, the&nbsp;Texas House on Wednesday approved a proposal that would severely tighten restrictions on a process that enables teens to have abortions in extreme cases when they can’t get the required parental consent.</span></p><p>Victoria Republican Rep. Geanie Morrison said her measure is intended to “improve protection of the minor girl and ensure that parental rights are protected.”</p><p>The law governing the so-called judicial bypass process had gone untouched since becoming statute in 1999, but it has been targeted by anti-abortion groups during the current legislative session, which ends June 1. Under the law, girls younger than 18 may get a judge’s permission to have an abortion without telling their parents if they meet certain strict criteria.</p><p>Thu, 14 May 2015 13:33:03 +0000Eva Ruth Moravec51024 at http://tpr.orgTexas House Votes To Restrict Court-Ordered Teen Abortions